Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 11:24 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill 118 s 2896, also known as the Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship and economic development in the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill seeks to provide support and resources to entrepreneurs in the region, with a focus on helping small businesses thrive and grow.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding and grants to support entrepreneurship programs, as well as technical assistance and training for aspiring entrepreneurs. It also aims to streamline regulations and reduce barriers to starting and operating a business in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to encourage investment in the region, such as tax incentives for businesses that create jobs and contribute to the local economy. It also seeks to promote partnerships between local businesses and government agencies to foster economic growth and innovation. Overall, the Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2023 is designed to stimulate economic activity and create opportunities for residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to start and grow their own businesses. By providing support, resources, and incentives for entrepreneurship, the bill aims to boost the economy and improve the quality of life for residents of the region.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2896

Introduced on
2023-09-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill 118 s 2896, also known as the Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship and economic development in the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill seeks to provide support and resources to entrepreneurs in the region, with a focus on helping small businesses thrive and grow.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding and grants to support entrepreneurship programs, as well as technical assistance and training for aspiring entrepreneurs. It also aims to streamline regulations and reduce barriers to starting and operating a business in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to encourage investment in the region, such as tax incentives for businesses that create jobs and contribute to the local economy. It also seeks to promote partnerships between local businesses and government agencies to foster economic growth and innovation. Overall, the Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2023 is designed to stimulate economic activity and create opportunities for residents of the Northern Mariana Islands to start and grow their own businesses. By providing support, resources, and incentives for entrepreneurship, the bill aims to boost the economy and improve the quality of life for residents of the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Small Business Act to define the term "State" for the purposes of the microloan program carried out under that Act, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/21/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.